Project Engineer, DCCD: AMER Construction

Overview

Description AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we are looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The Data Center Project Engineer will be responsible for: on-site construction collaboration, coordinating with construction managers and stakeholders, and supporting fast, high-quality delivery of data center construction. You will be part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own communication coordination with vendors, information workflow, and document management including requests for information (RFI), change orders, reports, and schedule updates.

• Establishing communication and coordination across a data center region’s general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams. Example includes sending out region-wide changes to construction trailer setup, COVID-19 testing procedures, or location to access documents.
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for design changes, RFIs (requests for information), and change orders, and dashboarding for regional leadership review. Include tracking status of priority and due dates.
• Requesting and reviewing MOPs (Method of Procedure) for proper detail, necessity, and risk.
• Onboarding new vendors for badging and orientation.
• Updating project management software with milestone dates, correspondence, and documents.
• Monitor delivery of owner furnished material to site.
• Compiling and storing construction data from vendors.
• Managing checklists including safety and quality, including substantial completion checks.

• Manage the owners side RFI, submittal and change management processes related to data center builds.
• Help to ensure monthly Billing and Pay Applications are correct.
• Help to manage and implement new processes as required.

• You will help manage the AWS change order process for all inflight activities and work daily with the general contractors, superintendents, and project engineers to help keep the project on schedule.
• You will be responsible for providing daily support to the onsite construction managers in dealing with the many moving parts of a construction project.

About The Team

• Diverse Experiences – Amazon values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
• Why AWS – Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating.
• Work/Life Balance – We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
• Inclusive Team Culture – Our affinity groups foster inclusion and learning experiences.
• Mentorship and Career Growth – Resources to help you develop professionally.

• Knowledge of mission critical systems (data centers, hospitals, power plants, military facilities, etc.).
• Experience in vendor negotiation and management for data center or upgrade construction contracts.
• Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (e.g., hospital, military facility, public safety facility).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent…